U.S. hopes to discuss ‘entire strategic framework’ with Iraq soon
The United States hopes to discuss the entire strategic framework of its relationship with Iraq soon, a U.S. envoy said on Tuesday, as the fate of a U.S. military mission there remains in doubt after a drone strike that killed an Iranian general.
Little U.S.-Turkish progress solving defenses row, Erdogan says: NTV
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Washington and Ankara had done little to solve a row over Turkey’s purchase of Russian defenses and its procurement of U.S. fighter jets despite a November agreement, according to broadcaster NTV.
Hunger, fear and death: an Ethiopian migrant family’s story
First, drought in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region destroyed Asha Khalif Ali’s crops and animals. Then her husband and brother were killed in ethnic violence. She fled with her seven children, the youngest on her back, and watched their small faces grow gaunt with hunger as they sought safety.
Italy organizing flight to evacuate its citizens from Chinese city of Wuhan
Italy is arranging a flight on Thursday to evacuate its citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan, epicenter of the outbreak of a new coronavirus, the Italian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Spain’s restive Catalonia heads toward snap regional election
The pro-independence head of Catalonia’s regional government said on Wednesday he planned to call a snap parliamentary election in the restive Spanish region, in a move that could have a major impact on national politics.
Britain hands in Brexit file as British EU lawmakers say ‘au revoir’
Britain’s ambassador to the European Union passed documents formalizing Brexit to a senior EU official on Wednesday, hours before European lawmakers are due to sign off on a deal that will see Britain finally quit the bloc on Friday.
Bahrain says supports all efforts toward solution for Palestine issue
Bahrain supports all efforts toward achieving a just and comprehensive solution on the Palestinian issue, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, referring to a peace plan announced by U.S President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Malaysia says three new cases of virus infection, total at seven
Malaysia’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday three more people had been infected with the new coronavirus, taking the total to seven, all of whom are Chinese citizens.
Many global firms, excluded from epidemic insurance, face heavy coronavirus costs
Many global companies from hotels and airlines to industrial houses are expected to have to foot the bill for disruptions caused by a new coronavirus in China, with epidemics usually excluded from insurance cover, experts said.
Czech carmaker Skoda postpones China business trips due to virus
Volkswagen’s Czech carmaker Skoda Auto has postponed business travel to its largest market China for an indefinite period due to the spread of a new coronavirus but is not planning any staff evacuations, it said on Wednesday.
